What is a clinical sign of urinary tract infections in the elderly client?

Choice A rationale

Horseshoe kidney is a congenital condition and not a general cause of urinary tract infection (UTI)56789.

Choice B rationale

Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder and not a general cause of UTI56789.

Choice C rationale

Hypoplasia of the kidney is a developmental abnormality and not a general cause of UTI56789.

Choice D rationale

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common cause of UTI56789.

Choice A rationale

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs. It’s not typically associated with hirsutism, amenorrhea, and infertility.

Choice B rationale

Primary amenorrhea refers to the absence of menstruation in a girl by age 16. While it can cause infertility, it’s not typically associated with hirsutism.

Choice C rationale

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to physical and emotional symptoms that occur in the one to two weeks before a woman’s period. It’s not associated with hirsutism or infertility.

Choice D rationale

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels, which can cause hirsutism and amenorrhea, and it’s often associated with infertility.